EP2240338A1 - Volet unique permettant la fermeture des sorties d'air centrales et latérales dans un système de climatisation de l'habitacle d'un véhicule automobile. - Google Patents
Volet unique permettant la fermeture des sorties d'air centrales et latérales dans un système de climatisation de l'habitacle d'un véhicule automobile.Info
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- EP2240338A1 EP2240338A1 EP09702538A EP09702538A EP2240338A1 EP 2240338 A1 EP2240338 A1 EP 2240338A1 EP 09702538 A EP09702538 A EP 09702538A EP 09702538 A EP09702538 A EP 09702538A EP 2240338 A1 EP2240338 A1 EP 2240338A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
- B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating [HVAC] devices
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- the present invention relates to a distribution box for an air flow in an air-conditioning system of the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle including a flap which, when it is in the closed position, has a geometry that makes it possible to close lateral and central outlets, in addition to directing the flow of the airflow towards a second outlet, which flap, when in the open position, regulates the distribution of the air flow towards the lateral and central outlets, all this using a single component.
- the present invention is applicable to the various versions of ventilation (V), heating-ventilation (HV), heating-ventilation and / or air conditioning (HVAC), and ventilation-air conditioning (VAC), used in automobiles. , trucks and motor vehicles in general, and of which only the dimensions and geometry of the shutter and the distribution box of the air flow in an air conditioning system of the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle vary.
- patent EP 1 526 015 B1 has a flap that allows a regulation to a central output and side outputs.
- the plane geometry of the wings of the flap increases the pressure drop of the housing and makes it difficult for the flow of air to flow towards the lateral outlets. This difficulty is due to the fact that the proposed flap abruptly deflects the flow of the air flow from its main path through the deflection of the air flow by the flaps plane wings.
- the present invention provides a definite improvement over the prior art represented by the patents and the other solutions mentioned above.
- the object of the present invention is to obtain by means of a single flap, when in the closed position, the tight closure of the lateral and central outlets and the orientation of the flow of an air flow. to a second output, and when in the open position, a regulation of the distribution of the air flow to the lateral outlets and to the central outlet.
- the object is to soften the trajectories traversed by the flow of the air flow in order to reduce the pressure drop of the air flow in the distribution box of an air conditioning system of the passenger compartment. of a motor vehicle.
- the object of the present invention is achieved by means of a single flap for closing the central and lateral air outlets in an air conditioning system of the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle provided with a distribution box for the passage of the flow of an air flow, which flap has a cylindrical geometry.
- an air-conditioning system of the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle equipped with a distribution box allowing the flow of an air flow and comprising at least one central air outlet and two lateral outlets and a single distribution flap having a cylindrical geometry comprising at least one wall and at least one flange cooperating with one another allowing control of opening and closing of the central air outlet and the lateral outlets.
- Flange of the distribution flap extends on an angular sector greater than the angular sector of extension of the wall of the distribution flap.
- the flange of the distribution flap defines at least one lateral edge, in particular two lateral edges allowing the closure of the lateral outlets.
- the lateral outlets are connected to lateral ventilation nozzles and / or to at least one 'feet' duct, in particular two 'feet' front ducts.
- the distribution flap comprises at least one air passage.
- the air passage is arranged between the two side edges.
- the air passage preferably controls the central air outlet and / or at least one 'feet' duct, in particular a 'feet' rear duct.
- the dispensing flap comprises two passages arranged on either side of a central flange.
- the distribution box comprises at least one side chamber defining an air duct to the side ventilation outlets in a first position, called ventilation and housing the flange in a second position, called 'feet'.
- the dispensing flap is further provided with a first obturation band and a second obturation band arranged on the periphery of the dispensing flap, so that the first obturation band is able to ensure sealing of the distribution flap with the distribution box when the distribution flap is in a first position, said ventilation, and in that the second sealing strip is able to ensure the tightness of the flap adapted to ensure with the distribution box when the distribution flap is in a second position, called 'feet'.
- the first obturation band and the second obturation band are made of EPDM.
- the cylindrical geometry of the distribution flap makes it possible to reduce the air pressure drop, thanks to the internal radius of the cylindrical geometry of the distribution flap, which softens the path of the passage of the flow of air.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric front view of an air conditioning distribution box to be used in an automobile incorporating lateral and central distribution ducts,
- FIG. 2 is an isometric side view of an air conditioning distribution box to be used in an automobile representing the displacement of the lateral air outlet, according to a first embodiment
- FIG. 3 is an isometric view in front section of an air conditioning distribution box to be used in an automobile representing the divisions of the lateral and central outlets, according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 4 is an isometric view in front section of an air conditioning distribution box to be used in an automobile representing the divisions of the lateral and central outlets with a distribution flap, according to the first embodiment
- FIGS. 5a and 5b consist respectively of two isometric views of front and rear of the distribution flap integrated in an air conditioning distribution box to be used in an automobile representing the cylindrical geometry of the distribution flap and the lateral edges. who make it possible to regulate the air towards the respective outlets, according to the first embodiment,
- FIG. 6 is an isometric view of detail of an air conditioning distribution box to be used in an automobile with the distribution flap, which figure represents the divisions of the lateral and central outlets when the distribution flap is in the open position, according to the first embodiment,
- FIG. 7 is an isometric view in partial section of an air conditioning distribution box to be used in an automobile with the distribution flap, which figure represents the shutter strip of the distribution flap according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 8 is an isometric view in partial section of an air conditioning distribution box to be used in an automobile with the distribution flap, which figure represents the flow of air when the distribution flap is in the closed position according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 9 is a side sectional view of an air conditioning distribution box, according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a sectional view from above along line X-X of FIG. 9, according to the second embodiment,
- FIGS. 11a to 11e represent various distribution configurations according to the second embodiment of FIGS.
- FIG. 12 shows a variant of the second embodiment of FIGS. 9, 10 and 11a to 11e, according to the second embodiment, and - Figures 13a to 13e show various configurations of the shutter according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1 illustrates, according to a first embodiment, a distribution box 2 of an air conditioning device 1.
- the distribution box 2 comprises a central ventilation outlet 4 of air directed towards the central ventilation as well as outputs of lateral ventilation 6.
- the central ventilation outlet 4 is connected, according to the first embodiment, to two central outlet nozzles 8 capable of diffusing an air flow F in a central zone of the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
- the lateral ventilation outlets 6 are respectively disposed on the right and left side of the distribution box 2.
- the lateral ventilation outlets 6 are respectively connected to a lateral ventilation nozzle 10.
- Each lateral ventilation nozzle 10 communicates with the ventilation outlet lateral 6 respectively by a lateral ventilation duct 12 adapted to conduct the flow of air F to the side ventilation nozzle 10 to be diffused in a lateral area of the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
- the distribution box 2 comprises a defrosting outlet 14.
- the defrosting outlet 14 communicates with a defrosting nozzle 16.
- the cross section of the defrosting outlet 14 is reduced, as illustrated in FIG. 2. Indeed, a portion of the lateral ventilation outlets 6 enters the distribution box 2 of FIG. both sides of the defrost outlet 14.
- the distribution box 2 comprises two outputs 'feet' 1 8 leading the air flow F to the foot zone.
- the two outputs 'feet' 18 respectively lead to the 'foot' zone front right and front left of the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
- the two outputs 'feet' 18 are materialized by conduits
- FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the distribution box 2 of an air conditioning device 1 along the plane P of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 2 shows the lateral ventilation output 6 offset from the central ventilation outlet 4.
- the lateral ventilation outlet 6 intercepts the air flow F from the central ventilation outlet 4.
- the distribution box 2 also houses heat exchangers, in particular an evaporator 22 and a heating radiator 24 for the heat treatment of the air flow F passing through the distribution box 2 to the various outlets.
- the distribution box 2 also comprises a mixing chamber 32 for heating the air flow F after passing through the evaporator 22 and / or the heating radiator 24 and prior to the distribution of the air flow F. heat treated in the different outputs of the distribution box 2.
- the heating of the air flow F is ensured by a mixing flap 26 for calibrating the portion of the air flow F passing through the heating radiator 24 before entering the mixing chamber 32 and the portion of the flow. F air penetrating directly into the mixing chamber
- the distribution of the heat treated air flow F is provided by shutters controlling the opening and closing of the outputs provided in the distribution box 2.
- a defrosting flap 28 opens and closes the defrost outlet 14.
- a distributor flap 30 is provided, according to the first embodiment, for controlling the opening and closing of the central ventilation outlet 4 and the lateral ventilation outlets 6. The dispensing flap 30 will be described in more detail in connection with Figures 5a and 5b.
- the present invention proposes a new distribution box geometry 2 in which the cross section is only reduced in the lateral parts, near the lateral ventilation outlets 6 , as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4.
- FIG. 3 shows the distribution box 2 in section, along the line III-III of FIG. 2, in the zone of the central ventilation outlet 4.
- FIG. 3 shows two lateral chambers 34 in communication with the lateral ventilation outlets 6. The two lateral chambers 34 make it possible to facilitate the passage of the air flow F towards the lateral ventilation outlets 6.
- the two lateral chambers 34 are arranged in such a way as to reduce, locally, the cross section of the defrost outlet 14 to allow the distribution flap 30 to move.
- FIG. 4 represents the distribution box 2 in section, along the line IM-III of FIG. 2, in the zone of the outlet of the central ventilation 4.
- FIG. 4 is identical to FIG. 3 and shows, in addition, the distribution flap 8 mounted in the distribution box 2.
- the distribution flap 8 comprises lateral flanges constituting two lateral edges 36.
- the two lateral edges 36 contribute to a cylindrical shape of the distribution flap 30.
- the two lateral edges 36 of the distribution flap 30 are responsible for the flow of the air flow F towards the lateral ventilation outlets 6 through the lateral chambers 34 of the distribution box 2 when the dispensing flap 30 is in the position of ventilation, described below.
- the two side edges 36 of the dispensing flap 30 also contribute to the sealing of the dispensing flap 30 relative to the dispensing flap 30 in the various positions taken by the latter.
- the distribution flap 30 is arranged in such a way that it comprises an air passage 38 between the two lateral edges 36.
- the air passage 38 is responsible for the central flow of the air flow F towards the exit of central ventilation 4 when the distribution flap 30 is in the ventilation position.
- the distribution flap 30 closes the air flow F to the 'feet' outlet 18 in a sealed manner, as shown in FIG. 8.
- the two lateral edges 36 are housed in the two lateral chambers 34 of the distribution box 2 when the dispensing flap 30 is in the 'feet' position. In the ventilation position, the two lateral chambers 34 of the distribution box 2 complete the air passage 38 of the distribution flap 30 and soften the flow path of the air flow F.
- FIG. 4 it is possible to see the two lateral edges 36 of the distribution flap 30 closing the lateral ventilation outlets 6.
- the flow of the air flow inside the distribution flap 8 is described in Figures 7 and 8.
- Figures 5a and 5b show the distribution flap 30 respectively according to an isometric view of front and rear.
- the distribution flap 30 has a cylindrical geometry that promotes the flow of the air flow inside thereof and in the distribution housing 30.
- the distribution flap 30 is provided with an axis of rotation 46.
- the axis of rotation 46 is also the axis of the cylindrical geometry of the dispensing flap 30.
- the dispensing flap 30 is equipped with two lateral edges 36 which, in the ventilation position, direct the flow of the air flow to the side ventilation outlets 6 and the air passage 38 disposed between the two side edges 36 regulates the flow of air flow to the central ventilation outlet 4.
- the shape of the distribution flap 8 is substantially cylindrical consisting of a wall 40 forming a quarter cylinder extending over a portion of the length of the dispensing flap 30.
- the dispensing flap 30 also comprises two lateral half-cylinders extending su r a complementary portion of the length of the distribution flap 30 cooperating with the wall 40.
- the two lateral half-cylinders form the side edges 36 for closing and opening the lateral ventilation outlets 6.
- the lateral edges 36 are arranged on each side of the wall 40.
- the lateral edges 36 extend over an angular sector greater than the angular sector of extension of the wall 40 so as to create the air passage 38 between the two lateral edges 36.
- the dispensing flap 30 comprises a first obturation band 42, for example made of EPDM.
- the first sealing strip 42 is responsible for sealing the distribution flap 30 with the distribution box 2 when the flap is in the ventilation position.
- the first obturation band 42 is arranged at the periphery of the dispensing flap 30.
- the first obturation band 42 ensures, in cooperation with the lateral edges 36, the sealing function in the ventilating position.
- the dispensing flap 30 comprises a second sealing strip
- the second sealing strip 44 is responsible for sealing the dispensing flap 30 with the distribution box 2 when the flap is in the 'feet' position.
- the second obturation band 44 is arranged at the periphery of the dispensing flap 30 at the level of the plane containing the junction between the wall 40 and the lateral edges 36. The second obturation band 44 ensures in cooperation with the edges lateral 36 sealing function in 'feet' position.
- Figure 6 shows the distribution box 2 to be used in a motor vehicle and shows the dispensing flap 30 in the open position or ventilation.
- FIG. 6 also shows the trajectory of the flow of the air flow F through the cylindrical geometry of the distribution flap 30.
- the cylindrical geometry distribution flap 30 promotes the reduction of the pressure drop in the area of implantation of the distribution flap 30 due to the softening of the flow path of the air flow to the lateral ventilation outlets 6.
- Figure 7 shows the distribution box 2 with the distribution flap 30 in the ventilation position.
- the air flow F coming from the mixing chamber 32 is directed towards the dispensing shutter 30.
- the two lateral edges 36 of the dispensing shutter 30 are responsible for the flow of the air flow F towards the lateral ventilation outlets 6.
- the air passage 38 of the distribution flap 30 is responsible for the flow of the air flow F towards the central ventilation outlet 4.
- the first sealing strip 42 in EPDM is responsible for sealing the dispensing flap 30 with the distribution box 2 when the flap is in the ventilation position.
- the second EPDM sealing strip 44 is responsible for sealing the dispensing flap 30 with the dispensing box 14 when the shutter is in the 'feet' position.
- FIG. 8 represents the distribution box 2 with the distribution flap 30 in the 'feet' position.
- the cylindrical geometry of the distribution flap 30 makes it possible to smoothly deflect the flow of the air flow F towards the feet outlet 17. This gentle geometry of the path of the air flow F is possible thanks to the radius of the cylindrical portions distribution flap 30, which reduces the pressure loss of the air flow in this path of the air flow F to the output 'feet' 18.
- Figures 9 and 10 illustrate a second embodiment of the present invention. More particularly, Figure 9 shows a sectional side view of an air distribution box 2 according to the second embodiment. The view according to FIG. 9 corresponds to a section identical to FIG. FIG. 10 is a sectional view from above along line XX of FIG. 9.
- the distribution flap 30 controls the opening and closing of various air ducts leading to outlets arranged in different spaces of the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
- the distribution flap 30 is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation 46.
- the axis of rotation 46 is disposed at the interface between a mixing chamber 32 and front 'feet' 52 and 54 and 'feet' rear 56.
- the distribution flap 30 is similar to that described above in connection with the first embodiment, particularly in Figures 5a and 5b.
- the distribution flap 30 is thus formed of a generally cylindrical wall 40 extending axially over a portion of the length of the distribution flap 30 and forms, radially, a quarter of a cylinder.
- the wall 40 is coupled to side flanges.
- the lateral flanges define lateral edges 36 having the shape of two lateral half-cylinders extending on a complementary part of the length of the distribution flap 30 cooperating with the wall 40.
- the lateral edges 36 extend over an angular sector greater than the angular sector of extension of the wall 40 so as to create an air passage 38 between the two lateral edges 36.
- the dispensing flap 30 opens and closes the front 'feet' 52 and 54 and / or 'feet' 56 and thus allow the distribution of an air flow F from the mixing chamber 32 to these ducts.
- the different distribution configurations will be explained in relation with FIGS. 11a to 11e after rotation of the distribution flap 30 about its axis of rotation 46.
- the distribution flap 30 is rotatable about the axis of rotation 46 between two extreme positions such as, respectively, shown in Figures 9, 11a, 11e, for the first extreme position, and in Figure 11c, for the second extreme position.
- the distribution flap 30 may also take a plurality of intermediate positions between the two extreme positions as shown in FIGS. 11b and 11d.
- the lateral edges 36 of the distribution flap 30 control the opening and closing of the 'feet' before 52 and 54.
- the wall 40 of the distribution flap 30 controls the opening and closing of the duct 'feet' rear 56.
- the distribution flap 30, according to the second embodiment may also include closure strips, in particular two in number as defined above in relation to the first embodiment, ensuring in cooperation with the lateral edges 36 the sealing function in the ventilation positions, 'feet' and all the intermediate positions of the dispensing flap 30.
- the distribution box 2 comprises, downstream of the distribution flap 30 in the direction of flow of the air flow F, a distribution flap 60 rotatable about an axis of rotation 62 in the housing of 2.
- the axis of rotation 62 of the distribution flap 60 is arranged at the junction of the central ventilation 4 and defrosting outlets 14.
- the distribution flap 60 can take two extreme positions such that, in the first extreme position the distribution flap 60 closes the defrost outlet 14 and opens the central ventilation outlet 4, shown in FIG. 11a, and in the second extreme position, the distribution flap 60 closes the central ventilation outlet 4 and opens the outlet defrost 14, shown in Figure 9 and Figure 11 e.
- the distribution flap 60 can also take a plurality of intermediate positions between the two extreme positions.
- the distribution flap 60 can take a median position in which it closes the central ventilation outlet 4 and the defrost outlet 14, as illustrated in FIG. 11c.
- Such a configuration is, in particular, made possible by the introduction of cylindrical seats in the walls of the distribution box 2.
- FIGS. 11a to 11e represent various configurations of distribution of the air flow F treated by the air conditioning system 1 in the passenger compartment of the vehicle according to the second embodiment of FIGS. 9 and 10.
- FIG. 11 a corresponds to a so-called 'aeration' distribution in which the distribution flap 30 occupies its first extreme position and the distribution flap 60 occupies its first extreme position.
- the distribution flap 30 closes the air passage leading to the rear 'feet' duct 56 via the wall 40.
- the lateral edges 36 of the distribution flap 30 close the passages leading to the ducts. 'feet' before 52 and 54.
- the air passage 38 faces the central ventilation 4 and defrosting outlets 14.
- the air flow F from the mixing chamber 32 is directed towards the central ventilation outlet 4 and / or the defrost outlet 14.
- the central ventilation output shutter 4 closes the defrost outlet 14.
- the air flow F coming from the mixing chamber 32 is directly sent into the central ventilation outlet 4.
- the Figure 11b corresponds to a distribution called 'feet aeration' in which the distribution flap 30 has rotated clockwise from its first extreme position, illustrated in Figure 11a.
- the air passage 38 of the dispensing flap 30 is at least partially facing the rear 'feet' duct 56.
- the lateral edges 36 open, at least partially, the front 'feet' ducts. 52 and 54.
- the distribution flap 60 closes the defrost outlet 14. The air flow
- the distribution flap 60 can pivot gradually to gradually reduce the cross section of the central ventilation outlet 4.
- the flow of air F from the mixing chamber can therefore be distributed to the 'feet' zones of the passenger compartment via the 'feet' before '52 and 52 and the' feet 'rear 56, and front ventilation area the cockpit via the central ventilation outlet 4.
- Figure 11c corresponds to a distribution called 'feet' in which the distribution flap 30 has rotated clockwise from the position taken in Figure 11b to arrive in its second extreme position. According to this arrangement, the air passage 38 of the distribution flap 30 completely releases the passage section of the rear 'feet' duct 56. Likewise, the lateral edges 36 fully open the front 'feet' ducts 52 and 54.
- the distribution flap 60 is brought to the middle position in which it closes the defrost outlet 14 and the central ventilation outlet 4.
- the air flow F from the mixing chamber 32 can therefore be distributed only to the 'feet' zones of the passenger compartment via the 'feet' before '52 and 54 and the' feet 'rear 56 channels.
- Figure 11d corresponds to a so-called 'defrost feet' distribution in which the distribution flap 30 has rotated counterclockwise from its second end position, as shown in Figure 11c.
- the dispensing flap 30 can again take the position that it had in FIG. 11b.
- the air passage 38 of the distribution flap 30 is at least partially facing the rear 'feet' duct 56.
- the lateral edges 36 open, at least partially, the 'feet' ducts before 52 and 54 .
- the distribution flap 60 opens the defrost outlet 14.
- the air flow from the mixing chamber 32 is directly sent into the defrost outlet 14.
- the distribution flap 60 can pivot gradually to gradually increase the passage section of the defrost output 14.
- the flow of air F from the mixing chamber 32 can therefore be distributed to the 'feet' zones of the passenger compartment via the feet 'feet' before '52 and 54 and the rear' feet '56, and to the defrosting front zone via the defrosting outlet 14.
- FIG. 11 e corresponds to a distribution called 'defrosting' in which the distribution flap 30 has rotated counterclockwise in order to be in its first extreme position from the position taken in FIG. 11d.
- the distribution flap 30 therefore occupies the same position as in FIG.
- the distribution flap 60 closes the central ventilation outlet 4.
- the airflow F coming from the mixing chamber 32 is directly sent into the defrosting outlet 14.
- FIG. a variant of the exemplary embodiment as described in FIGS. 11a to 11e.
- the device of FIG. 12 is such that the central ventilation 4 and defrost 14 outlets are respectively controlled by a defrosting flap 64 rotating about a clean axis of rotation 68 in the distribution box 2 and by a flap of FIG. aeration 66 rotated about a clean axis of rotation 70 in the distribution housing 2.
- the defrosting flaps 64 and ventilation 66 are of the 'butterfly' type according to the example described.
- defrosting flaps 64 and ventilation 66 makes it possible to separate the opening and closing commands of the central ventilation 4 and defrosting outlets 14. This gives greater flexibility in the management of the distribution configurations of the airflow.
- the dispensing flap 30 is of substantially cylindrical shape with a central air passage 38 delimited by two lateral edges 6.
- the air passage 38 of the dispensing flap 30 is suitable for a given internal arrangement of the air conditioning system 1, in particular the position of the de-icing outlet 14.
- the number of air passages 38 and their arrangement is intimately related to the structure and disposition of the outlets controlled by the distribution flap 30.
- FIGS. 13a to 13e present various configurations of the distribution flap 30.
- Figure 13a illustrates a dispensing shutter 30 similar to that described with respect to the first and second embodiments.
- Figure 13b shows a distribution flap 30 whose configuration is a mirror symmetry of the distribution flap 30 of Figure 13a.
- Figure 13c illustrates a distribution flap 30 comprising a wall 40, two lateral passages 72 and a central flange 74.
- the central flange 74 is of substantially cylindrical profile.
- the two lateral passages 72 are arranged on either side of the central flange 74.
- Such an arrangement is particularly suitable for air conditioning systems having two ventilation ducts arranged on either side of a central duct and penetrating into the mixing chamber 32.
- Figure 13d shows a distribution flap 30 whose configuration is a mirror symmetry of the distribution flap 30 of Figure 13c.
- Figure 13e shows a last embodiment variant combining the different advantages of distribution flaps 30 described above.
- the distribution flap 30 of FIG. 13e comprises a central flange 74, of substantially cylindrical shape, and two lateral edges 36 arranged at a distance from the central flange 74.
- the distribution flap 30 of FIG. 13e allows the creation of two passages. 38 of air arranged on either side of the central flange 74.
- Such a distribution flap 30 is particularly used in the context of bizonal air conditioning systems in which an aerothermal configuration of a first space of the passenger compartment, including space
- 'driver' is different from an aerothermal configuration of a second space of the passenger compartment, including the space 'front passenger'.
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